PlayVS is building the infrastructure and official platform for high school esports. We work with game publishers and high school governing bodies to build and operate sanctioned leagues across the country. Our software products tie everything together, creating the world’s first full-stack sports platform. We believe in the power of esports -- the challenges we solve together on a daily basis are new, exciting, and relevant to creating a robust esports ecosystem. PlayVS is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and we are rapidly expanding.

We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to join our team. You’ll lead a team in developing product features on top of our TypeScript, React.js, and GraphQL platform. You will ensure that the codebase is scalable and easy to maintain. You will work collaboratively with the rest of the organization while building the best product experience.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Work closely with stakeholders to deliver world-class software
• Develop people through coaching, mentoring and direct feedback
• Take responsibility for your team’s delivery
• Attract, onboard and retain top talent
• Help establish best quality practices across the organization
• Champion simple, intelligent, and elegant solutions to problems

Here's what you'll get to do

• 3+ years experience managing teams
• 4+ years of software development experience
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo
• Experience with TypeScript
• Experience building and delivering successful products. You can take rough themes and big ideas and turn them into product features with minimal guidance
• Passionate about PlayVS and the problem we are solving
• Committed desire to understand our customers
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a growth mindset: Live and breathe experimentation, data analysis, and ruthlessly prioritize for impact